Watch THIS before you RETWIST your MICROLOCS! | IS MY HAIR BREAKING OFF & other FAQ's

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2023
  • All your microloc reTWIST questions ANSWERED! See timestamps below to jump to yours. Please be sure to leave a comment if you have other questions not covered.
    Check out my tutorial on how to retwist microlocs here:
    How to reTWIST microclocs
    • How to RETWIST Microlo...
    00:39 - Why I Decided to retwist
    2:36 - Will my locs break off
    4:00 - Why interlock is interlocking more popular?
    6:10 - Has my hair thinned over time?
    6:43 - What is my retest schedule/ Will I continue to retwist?
    8:28 - How do I keep my new growth from locking before my next interlocking session?
    11:00 - What products do I use?/ how do I avoid buildup?
    11:54- How long does my retwist last?
    14:19 - What clips do I use?
    14:36 - How long does it take to retwist?
    15:20 - 360 views of my locs
    If you are interested in learning how to maintain your hair through interlocking:
    How to do 4 point rotation (interlocking)
    • Retightening My DIY Mi...
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    How to CUT microlocs
    • MICROLOC BIG CHOP | Ho...
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Komentáře • 41

  • @KahaleNaturals
    @KahaleNaturals Před 8 měsíci +26

    I’m 14 months into my microloc journey and I have exclusively retwisted. My hair is strong and healthy. Retwisting takes a shorter amount of time and honestly I prefer the look better. My maintenance schedule is every 7 wks. I workout 3-4 times a wk and wash every 2 wks and it holds it fine. Yours locs look so good!

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 8 měsíci +1

      okay wow! Now I need to check out your hair. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @rhondamonique9686
      @rhondamonique9686 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I plan on switching to retwisting. I have 2 questions! 1. What product do you use to retwist? 2. Do you have good pics of your locs that show the size of them, including the base/part sizes

    • @KahaleNaturals
      @KahaleNaturals Před 6 měsíci

      @@rhondamonique9686 I go to a loctician for retwists every 7 wks, and she uses Loc n Gel. I have a few videos on TikTok showing my locs-KahaleNaturals

  • @thecosmicbug
    @thecosmicbug Před měsícem +2

    My hair is almost to my waist. When i say I'm tired of interlocking I'm DONE! Thank you for this video! 🙏🏿

  • @Mwelwa
    @Mwelwa Před 10 měsíci +16

    I’m currently moving to retwisting/semi free forming my micro locs. I’m so excited to see what happens. If it goes wrong I’m gonna just cut them off 😂

  • @zeexoxo4583
    @zeexoxo4583 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Video ideas:
    - cute hairstyles on short locs
    - how to locksmith (with instant dreadlock/interlock tool)
    - your moisture routine (if you have one)
    - storytime on why you started your locs.
    - maybe a get to know you video?
    ❤❤💕💜

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Wow! Thanks so much for this, I’ll definitely be doing some of these!

  • @BassBaddie
    @BassBaddie Před 10 měsíci +18

    I started with coils and only retwist too!
    432+

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 10 měsíci +5

      Wow ! Do you have an IG page? I’d love to see your hair!

    • @DiverseMountains
      @DiverseMountains Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@theminimalistnaturalI came to ask her the same question because I started with finger coils and it's an uncommon method to start with

    • @Candicedickinsonllc
      @Candicedickinsonllc Před 5 měsíci +2

      Ooo really ? I’m getting my consultation tomorrow for mine and my loctician is thinking coils

    • @DiverseMountains
      @DiverseMountains Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Candicedickinsonllc I love my micro locs I started with coils😁 best decision

    • @susanchime4581
      @susanchime4581 Před 2 měsíci

      Do you have an IG page please?

  • @AsyaIZME
    @AsyaIZME Před 9 měsíci +10

    Whew honestly, many people who let their locs get super long they end up switching to coils anyway because it’s too much work to pull 3+ feet of loc through the root numerous times in order to tighten them when they’ve got like 500 locs 💯

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 8 měsíci

      right about this!

    • @thecosmicbug
      @thecosmicbug Před měsícem +1

      Exactly! My hair is mid back and I can't interlock anymore it's causing trauma to my scalp and thinning! That's what they DONT mention

  • @ikedee8640
    @ikedee8640 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I am seriously considering this because the interlocking hurts my head so much!

    • @rllrsktr4157
      @rllrsktr4157 Před měsícem

      Yes!! The head aches I get are actually insane.

  • @sheilaandfrank
    @sheilaandfrank Před 9 měsíci +4

    Here watching

  • @LaShondaCapri
    @LaShondaCapri Před 4 měsíci +2

    What do you put on your hair?

  • @plumercrs1386
    @plumercrs1386 Před 4 měsíci +2

    another method that is gaining momentum is called “knotted locks” by Melissa Blake’s.

  • @latishafoster7784
    @latishafoster7784 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Hi, I've been loc'd almost 2 years. I've recently started working work out. How often do you recommend washing? My current interlock schedule is every 6 weeks. I also want to start using clarifying shampoo. Any recommendations?

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Your schedule sounds perfect. :) No shampoo recommendations. I personally keep it simple with african black soap!

  • @pattersonteresa3927
    @pattersonteresa3927 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Where did you purchase the mirror that you use to see the back of your hair

  • @withintheword
    @withintheword Před 9 měsíci

    You’re beautiful! I could barely stay focused on the video, lol .
    After going ~12 weeks with so much new growth, how many full rotations do you go through would you say ? And is it a 4 point? Thank you for sharing this . I often wondered as my husband and I want locs and wanted to know more about going back and forth. ❤

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 9 měsíci

      You’re too kind thank you!! I counted between about 16 and 24 points which is about 4-6 full rotations. Yes , I do 4 point rotations. I will have a video up soon about my experience.

  • @ShenineJackson
    @ShenineJackson Před 10 měsíci +3

    How often do you wash your hair on a regular basis? I’m interested in starting microlocs (and retwisting for maintenance), but do like to wash my hair weekly and am afraid the retwists will just unravel after a week.

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 10 měsíci +8

      I only wash my hair once a month typically. I did the same as a loose natural. When I first started my locs i washed every week to speed up the locking process. If you interlock you can wash whenever you want. If you want to wash weekly I do NOT recommend retwisting.

  • @neshellerichardson1515
    @neshellerichardson1515 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My question would only be how long does it last vs interlocing

  • @l4vebot229
    @l4vebot229 Před 9 měsíci +1

    hi, how many locs do you have ? did you start them with twists ?

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes I started them with twists. I’m not sure my loc count but over 400!

    • @l4vebot229
      @l4vebot229 Před 9 měsíci

      @@theminimalistnatural ty, your hair's soo pretty btw

  • @rhondamonique9686
    @rhondamonique9686 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So are you saying that you interlock your hair and then you go about 12 weeks without interlocking. And during that time you are retwisting. And then at about 12 weeks you interlock all of the new growth from the 12 weeks?? I'm confused because I thought that if you retwist your hair instead of interlocking you can just solely do that. I'm not understanding the purpose of still doing both methods. In your opinion, is it okay to just stick with retwisting?

    • @theminimalistnatural
      @theminimalistnatural  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Yes you are exactly right. You can just retwist but not many ppl do that’s why I’m scared to commit 😅😅😅😅 So I always end up fully interlocking the new growth.

  • @brittneer8940
    @brittneer8940 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Won’t Going longer (12 wks) between interlocking sessions just make the process take longer and defeat the purpose? I’m just curious.